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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 289.63 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 289.63 and 141.96 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 289.63 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/289.63 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 289.63 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 41,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115.17/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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